Concrete & Formwork Estimator

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We recognize that the construction industry is changing at a rapid pace and we continually strive to be at the forefront. Our core values empower people to deliver great careers to one another and develop creative solutions for complex problems on some of the most exciting projects. It doesn't matter what your expertise and craft is – there are no boundaries. We are a group of professionals with a variety of expertise within pre-construction, construction, and post-construction. To learn more, check out our Cradle to Grave services and hear from our team directly about what a career at EllisDon could look like for you. As you can see, we are a diverse bunch. 

Above all, we are a group of individuals with unique experiences and at EllisDon, we choose to celebrate the strength in our differences, every day. EllisDon's commitment to Inclusive Diversity is to work together to create an environment where every employee feels safe to be their true and authentic self. Ultimately, EllisDon's purpose is to provide people with similar values the opportunity to achieve to their full potential; to deliver that opportunity for great careers to one another; and to contribute meaningfully to the community we share with others. 

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You as a Concrete and Formwork Estimator will:

• Lead and prepare detailed concrete and formwork estimates ranging between $1M to $30M across Western Canada.
• Contribute to and support in the development of project specific execution plans (schedule, sequencing, formwork selection, pour breaks, crew sizes and composition, equipment, site logistics, etc.).
• Run detailed workforce analyses to determine productivity rates, crew sizes, crew composition, etc.
• Review various formwork and tower crane designs.
• Calculate material price lists, labour costs per manhour, productivities rates, equipment rental costs, placing rates, etc.
• Obtain scopes of work and pricing from subcontractors and suppliers.
• Research historical data (purchase orders, subcontracts, productivity analysis reports, etc.) and compile summary reports to develop guidelines and precedence for future estimates.
• Maintain working documents to back-up estimating figures.
• Review drawings and tender documents to understand scope of work and submission requirements.
• Assist in pricing change orders for projects currently being built.
• Assist in the monitoring of conceptual estimates with actual cost data. 
• Contribute technical expertise, support your team in developing estimates, and provide input on constructability, productivity, and cost-saving opportunities.

Is this the right role for you?

• 8-15 years of overall construction experience in ICI projects with a General Contractor, specializing in Concrete & Formwork (Form, Place and Finish including Supply) and 5-10 years of experience in estimating. 
• Knowledge of estimating techniques, cost control and material pricing required.
• Knowledge of formwork systems, formwork sequencing, placing equipment, access equipment, productivities rates, crew compositions, labour rates and union agreements.
• Knowledge of various contract delivery models including risk analysis.    
• Ability to calculate mathematical extensions, read and understand engineering drawings, sub-quotes, supplier quotes etc.
• Strong interpersonal skills: ability to create and maintain strong relationships, strong communication skills, and attention to detail; as well as the ability to work effectively and accurately in time sensitive situations within a team.
• You have a construction related degree/diploma.
• Proficient competency with Excel, OST, CostX, Revit, Tekla and other software used.

EllisDon is proud to provide this unique career opportunity that provides continuous learning,  opportunity for growth, and  a competitive compensation package within an environment that is committed to inclusion and respects diversity

Go ahead and be yourself. We'll pay you for it 

We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome people of any age, culture, subculture, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnicity, race, size, mental or physical status, veteran status, religion, language, political opinion, working-style preference, family status, education, and socio-economic status. The EllisDon core values of Integrity and Mutual Respect welcomes everyone, at work and in the community, and our value of Mutual Accountability, means that we all have a role to play. As an EllisDon employee, this will ultimately be your commitment to Inclusive Diversity. 

​Accommodation for Applicants with disabilities will be made during the recruitment process when requested. 

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